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Show HN: Syq – copy files between machines fast (better than rsync)

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hacker News

What happened

I got frustrated with the slowness of rsync and made an alternative that works faster by using multiple parallel connections, direct encrypted TCP when available, and other optimizations.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hacker News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:01:27 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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Sources

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